Biology EOC Review: N.1.1 Science of Biology/Nature of Science

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What is the formal name for the series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question?

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scientific method

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Which type of variable is being tested during an experiment?

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Dependent variable

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What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

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A scientific law explains what happens, while a scientific theory explains why something happens.

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Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

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The bird has four different colors.

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Outline the steps of the scientific method in order.

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1. Ask a question 2. Form hypothesis 3. Test hypothesis 4. Record and analyze data 5. Draw conclusion

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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The control group serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is the role of data collection in the scientific method?

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Data collection involves gathering information to support or refute a hypothesis.